SAFE Kansas

Choosing to drink and drive isn’t just dangerous—it’s expensive. A DUI arrest can cost thousands in fines, towing, legal fees, mandatory classes, and huge insurance spikes.

Being buckled up in the back seat is just as important as it is in the front seat. Unrestrained people will fly around the inside of the vehicle and could strike anyone else in there in a crash. #ClickItOrTicket

Proper tire pressure does more than keep you safe—it helps you get the most out of every gallon of gas. ⛽ Check your tires regularly and keep them properly inflated. #CarCareMonth

DYK? It’s best to change all four tires at the same time, but if you are replacing only two tires, make them your back tires. The newer, deeper tread gives you more traction. #WeatherReady

@kstatevangirl That's a great app to have handy!

I have what3words downloaded!

When you need emergency help, responders need to know where to find you. Watch for mile markers and road signs as you drive. Using apps like what3words can also help pinpoint your location in unfamiliar places.

How many of these distracting actions are you guilty of doing while driving?

April showers bring road conditions that require driving extra SAFE. Each Tuesday this month, we’ll share a tip for driving in the rain.

Thinking you’re fine when you don’t buckle up or follow the speed limit? That’s not just being an April’s Fool, it’s being a fool every day. Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel.

Far too many Kansas traffic fatalities in recent weeks involved people not wearing seatbelts. Plenty of single-vehicle rollovers in rural areas, some leading to ejections. Wear seatbelts. @kshighwaypatrol @SAFEks @DriveSafeKansas @TrooperBenKs @KDOTHQ @NHTSAgov @KansasTurnpike

🚦 Right on red? Stop before the crosswalk and check left–right–left—and behind so you don’t miss a cyclist coming up fast. 🚴‍♂️ Sharing the road? Give cyclists 3 feet of space Stay alert + keep everyone safe 💛

Driving a vehicle or riding a motorcycle? Use your turn signals! Don’t worry, you’re not giving away the answers to the test of life, you’re just making the road a little safer for those around you.

When driving in high winds Slow down ✔️ Increase your following distance, especially around high-profile vehicles like semi trucks and RVs✔️ Drive with caution, sudden gusts of wind may kick up dust and debris, reducing visibility ✔️

What does this sign mean? A. Stop B. Slow down and proceed with caution C. Speed up to beat the other drivers? It’s B!At a yield sign, observe the lane of traffic you are pulling into, proceeding with caution as you carefully accelerate into the flow of traffic.

Driving in a thunderstorm can be nerve wracking! TURN ON YOUR HEADLIGHTS and windshield wipers. Reduce your speed to avoid hydroplaning. If there is large hail, pull off to the side of the road, turn on your hazard lights, and remain buckled up in your vehicle.

Fire season is here and can affect roads anywhere in Kansas. Avoid driving into thick smoke and active fire areas. Keep the road clear for first responders. If you see a fire, pull over in a safe location and report it.

ENTER DRIVE2LIFE NOW! Students: create a 30-second script about the dangers of speeding for a chance to win $2,000, an all-expense-paid trip to NYC, and have your script produced into a PSA by an Emmy Award-winning producer. Deadline: March 23, 2026. #NRSFsquad #D2L

This St Patty’s Day, drive sober or you’ll lose a lot of green 💸 in legal fees and court fines for a DUI.

There is no reason to risk speeding when the consequences include tickets and higher risk of crashing due to your reduced reaction and stopping time. The speed limit is not a suggestion, it’s the law!

⚠️ Visibility Alert: If you're traveling the Kansas Turnpike near Andover today (MM56-57), a local controlled burn is being conducted which could impact visibility. Drive with caution and do not stop on the roadway. #icttraffic